Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Sprat's Down
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Sprat's Down.
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
Slow-roasted pork in Sprat's Down
Film set catering in Sprat's Down, slow-roasted on site
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. For farm and estate locations and base catering, we can cook hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
For a shoot in a place like Sprat's Down, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
What affects the price in Sprat's Down
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Sprat's Down
We bring everything we need.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Sprat's Down, such as:
- Rural locations
- Location days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew appreciation lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hamble station, about 4 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
Crew catering near Sprat's Down
Sprat's Down is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Sprat's Down, whatever the venue. Sprat's Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Sprat's Down include Beaulieu Palace House (4.7 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Sprat's Down is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Sprat's Down, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45. For shoots just outside Sprat's Down, we cover Calshot (1 mile east), Stonehills (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile south), Hillhead (1 mile east) and Ashlett (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Sprat's Down include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Falcon Hotel (1 mile north)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Shelter for crew
- A route for our vehicle
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
Sprat's Down: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Sprat's Down?
Hamble station, about 4 miles north of the centre.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
More for events in Sprat's Down
For event organisers in Sprat's Down
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. At midsummer, daylight in Sprat's Down lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards